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Audi A3

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L23 NYTMOT history

L23 NYT is a white diesel Audi A3 first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 158,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

L23 NYT white Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
158,082 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 NYT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 NYT was last recorded at 158,082 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,079 miles · 1 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
10,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,082 miles
  • 2025 – 148,775 miles
  • 2024 – 139,933 miles
  • 2023 – 134,465 miles
  • 2022 – 121,726 miles
  • 2021 – 111,694 miles
  • 2020 – 103,096 miles
  • 2019 – 94,904 miles
  • 2018 – 82,133 miles
  • 2017 – 62,273 miles
  • 2016 – 54,579 miles
  • 2015 – 40,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,082 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral and rear floor areas corroded on undersideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOuter and inner sills corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some testable itemsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,082 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    158,082 miles
    Test number
    916912417303
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral and rear floor areas corroded on underside
    • AdvisoryOuter and inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

  2. Fail158,079 miles (+9,304)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,079 miles
    Test number
    688467604120
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral and rear floor areas corroded on underside
    • AdvisoryOuter and inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

  3. Pass148,775 miles (+155)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    148,775 miles
    Test number
    158018070569
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail148,620 miles (+8,687)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,620 miles
    Test number
    950978065528
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative seized & broken off (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass139,933 miles (+5,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    139,933 miles
    Test number
    390143309800
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass134,465 miles (+12,739)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    134,465 miles
    Test number
    139286240999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass121,726 miles (+10,032)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    121,726 miles
    Test number
    897261880405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,694 miles (+8,598)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    111,694 miles
    Test number
    935935897370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,096 miles (+8,192)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    103,096 miles
    Test number
    819107916192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass94,904 miles (+12,771)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    94,904 miles
    Test number
    265016407885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,133 miles (+19,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    82,133 miles
    Test number
    789693517485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass62,273 miles (+7,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,273 miles
    Test number
    761712660996
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake has slight bind

  13. Pass54,579 miles (+14,524)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    54,579 miles
    Test number
    964839620629
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres both 2.5 mm

  14. Pass40,055 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    40,055 miles
    Test number
    446983315050
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail40,055 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,055 miles
    Test number
    979922915021
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L23 NYT

Does L23 NYT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 NYT is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 NYT?
The MOT on L23 NYT is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 NYT done?
L23 NYT was recorded at 158,082 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 10,213 miles a year.
Has L23 NYT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 NYT has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 NYT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L23 NYT find?
L23 NYT passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear suspension arms; central and rear floor areas corroded on underside, and 2 more.

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